Member

How to become AFRC Accredited

Simulator

In order to become an AFRC accredited simulator you will first need to :

Undertake the AFRC Simulator Training.
Complete the take home exam part of the AFRC Simulator Training within 30 days of undertaking the training. (The fee payable for the take home examination is $400 plus GST).
Pass the take home exam with a mark above 90%
Receive Approval from the AFRC Board
Become an AFRC Member (An annual accreditation fee of $500 plus GST is payable by the accredited simulator to AFRC annually while holding accreditation)
Agree to comply with the conditions of accreditation

To maintain your accreditation you will need to :

Complete Annual Round Robin Examinations
Participate in Annual Workshops

AFRC Simulator training is offered when there is sufficient interest. Please contact the AGWA training department for more information and how to apply.

Benefits of AFRC Membership

Advance Your Career-You will have the opportunity to expand your professional skills by taking up leadership positions: participating in committees working on projects within your sphere of expertise or even outside your usual scope.
Latest Information-Members will receive continuing electronics updates on activities of interest that affect the fenestration industry
Contribute to the AFRC Program-Influence how the AFRC rating and labeling system works
Join the Green Movement-“Windows makes a difference”-Membership with AFRC allows access to a unique network of fenestration of energy performance professionals.
Consumer Trust-Consumers will value and recognize your membership, knowing this support is a commitment to AFRC’s focus on energy efficient research & development and trust the independent, non-biased nature of its structure

AFRC Technical Documents

(last updated 25th October, 2022)

AFRC Test Standards

AFRC Complex Glazing Test Standard (May 2013)

AFRC 200-02-1.0 AFRC Complex Glazing Test Standard (245 KB)

NFRC Reference Technical Documents

Please find below a list of the NFRC technical documents currently used in AFRC Protocols and Procedures

NFRC Simulation Manual
NFRC Modelling for Storm Windows
NFRC 100 Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-Factor
NFRC 200 Procedure for Determining Fenestration Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Light Transmittance at Normal Incidence
NFRC 300 Test Method for Determining Solar Optical Properties of Glazing Materials and Systems
NFRC 303 Creating a Laminate in Optics for NFRC Certification
NFRC 304 Creating an Applied Film Layer in Optics for NFRC
NFRC 500 Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Condensation Resistance Value
NFRC TIPC (Technical Interpretations Policy Committee) Manual

Please follow this link to the NFRC Technical Documents Section obtain the latest copy of the technical documents above.

AFRC Program Documents

(last updated 15th May, 2012)

AFRC Constitution

AFRC Document Register **

Simulator Program Documents *

AFRC Simulator Code of Conduct

AFRC Simulator Procedures

Auditor Program Documents *

AFRC Auditor Code of Conduct *
AFRC Auditor Procedures *
Audit Checklist *

NFRC Reference Program Documents

(last updated 10 November, 2008)

NFRC CAP – Certification Agency Program
CAP-2007 E0A2 (592 KB)

NFRC LAP – Laboratory Accreditation Program (re-approval of 2007 document – March 2008)
LAP-2008-E0A0 (778 KB)

NFRC IA-Op Manual (October 2006)
IA Operations Manual (1716 KB)

* under AFRC Board review
** under development

Software approved by AFRC

WINDOW

WINDOW 7.4

(Please note that AFRC accepts the use of the latest NFRC Approved Versions of WINDOW with minor upgrades for use in Australia (e.g. V6.XX). However major version changes (e.g. V6 to V7) will need to be approved by AFRC for use in Australia)

THERM

THERM 7.4

(Please note that AFRC accepts the use of the latest NFRC Approved Versions of THERM with minor upgrades for use in Australia (e.g. V6.XX). However major version changes (e.g. V6 to V7) will need to be approved by AFRC for use in Australia)

OPTICS

OPTICS 6

Member

How to become AFRC Accredited

Simulator

Benefits of AFRC Membership

AFRC Technical Documents

AFRC Protocols and Procedure Manual

AFRC Technical Interpretation Manual (ATIRs)

AFRC Simulation Manuals